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Return hikes and trails

A return hike, also known as an out-and-back hike, is the most straightforward type of hiking trail. Unlike circuit or one-way hikes, it takes you on a single path that starts and finishes at the same location. Think of it like walking down a straight line and then turning back to come home the same way. Find the best return hikes in Australia here.

Clarke Gorge walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Clarke Gorge Walking Track (5km)

Kosciuszko National Park
New South Wales
5km
3 hrs
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Bateau Bay Beach to Crackneck Beach 768x403

Bateau Bay Beach to Crackneck Beach Walk (3.4km)

Bateau Bay
New South Wales
3.4km
1.25 hrs
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The Springs to the Pinnacle 768x404

The Springs to the Pinnacle Walk (3.4km)

Wellington Park
Tasmania
3.4km
1.25 hrs
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Smokers Trail 768x325

Smokers Trail Walk (18km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
18km
8 hrs
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Boora Point walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Boora Point Walking Track (3.7km)

Malabar Headland National Park
New South Wales
3.7km
1.5 hrs
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Beckett Falls 768x512

Beckett Falls Walk (1.2km)

Tarkine
Tasmania
1.2km
45 mins
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Haycock Point

Haycock Point Walk (4.8km)

Beowa (Ben Boyd) National Park
New South Wales
4.8km
1.5 hrs
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Deep Creek Cove from Tapanappa Lookout 768x576

Deep Creek Cove from Tapanappa Lookout Walk (3.2km)

Deep Creek National Park
South Australia
4km
2 hrs
Return
Merrica River nature trail Trail Hiking Australia

Merrica River Nature Trail Walk (8km)

Nadgee Nature Reserve
New South Wales
8km
4 hrs
Return
Pine Grove Circuit 768x576

Pine Grove Circuit Walk (1.6km)

Eungella National Park
Queensland
1.6km
45 mins
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Mount Buller to Mount Stirling

Mount Buller to Mount Stirling Hike (17km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
17km
6 hrs
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Hawthorn to Kew Rail Trail 768x403

Hawthorn to Kew Rail Trail Walk (1km)

L.E. Bray Reserve
Victoria
1km
30 mins
Return
Glenburn Heritage Precinct 768x325

Glenburn Heritage Precinct Walk (3.7km)

Kowen Forest
Australian Capital Territory
3.7km
1.5 hrs
Return
Return Road Hike 768x576

Return Road Hike (9km)

Ravine des Casoars Wilderness Protection Area
South Australia
9km
3.5 hrs
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Echo Point to Barrabaroo Lookout 768x576

Echo Point to Barrabaroo Lookout Walk (4km)

Blue Mountains National Park
New South Wales
4km
1.5 hrs
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Mount Feathertop: Bon Accord Spur Hike (45.7km)

Alpine National Park
Victoria
45.7km
2-3 days
Return
Shannon Dam Walk Trail 768x403

Shannon Dam Trail Walk (3.5km)

Shannon National Park
Western Australia
3.5km
1.5 hrs
Return
Starlights trail Trail Hiking Australia

Starlights Trail Walk (11km)

Nattai National Park
New South Wales
11km
4.5 hrs
Return
Shannahans Mountain 768x325

Shannahans Mountain Walk (3km)

Namadgi National Park
Australian Capital Territory
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
Wallaby walking track Trail Hiking Australia

Wallaby Walking Track (3km)

Conimbla National Park
New South Wales
3km
1.25 hrs
Return
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